Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Martelli – Lullaby from Three Bavarian Dances (String Quartet) – Digital Download
In the early 1890s, whilst on holiday in Bavaria, Elgar composed several pieces for chorus and keyboard for a group of musicians he met at the inn in which he was staying. He later orchestrated three of the pieces that were published as Three Bavarian Dances - this arrangement is the second movement of that suite. The Pavão Quartet recorded this arrangement on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Grieg, Beethoven, Debussy and Dvořák arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
In the early 1890s, whilst on holiday in Bavaria, Elgar composed several pieces for chorus and keyboard for a group of musicians he met at the inn in which he was staying. He later orchestrated three of the pieces that were published as Three Bavarian Dances - this arrangement is the second movement of that suite. The Pavão Quartet recorded this arrangement on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Martelli’s Grieg, Beethoven, Debussy and Dvořák arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Elgar, Edward
Elgar arr. Martelli – Bavarian Dance from Three Bavarian Dances (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This is an adaptation by Carlo Martelli for string quartet of one of six choral songs the composer wrote while holidaying in Southern Germany. The original version was for harmonium and 4 part chorus. Elgar later orchestrated three of the songs under the title Three Bavarian Dances. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
This is an adaptation by Carlo Martelli for string quartet of one of six choral songs the composer wrote while holidaying in Southern Germany. The original version was for harmonium and 4 part chorus. Elgar later orchestrated three of the songs under the title Three Bavarian Dances. For colleges, conservatories and professionals.
This'Partita consists of three short movements - a showy Con Brio, a more reflective Andante and a sparkling Giocoso with a strong rhythmic interest. With attractive melodic lines passed between the parts and varied syncopated rhythms it makes a good show piece for instruments that are usually only given bass lines to play. All parts are of equal difficulty, so making it an ideal piece for study and performance at a brass workshop. For more advanced players it provides good ensemble practice with varied dynamics and tempos, and is useful as a light-hearted encore.
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This'Partita consists of three short movements - a showy Con Brio, a more reflective Andante and a sparkling Giocoso with a strong rhythmic interest. With attractive melodic lines passed between the parts and varied syncopated rhythms it makes a good show piece for instruments that are usually only given bass lines to play. All parts are of equal difficulty, so making it an ideal piece for study and performance at a brass workshop. For more advanced players it provides good ensemble practice with varied dynamics and tempos, and is useful as a light-hearted encore.
Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Slavonic Dance, Opus 46 No. 3 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This is the third of Dvořák's eight Slavonic Dances originally composed for piano duet. In their orchestral versions the dances took London by storm in the late 1870's, establishing Dvořák's reputation both in England and in the rest of Europe. Now arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
This is the third of Dvořák's eight Slavonic Dances originally composed for piano duet. In their orchestral versions the dances took London by storm in the late 1870's, establishing Dvořák's reputation both in England and in the rest of Europe. Now arranged for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Dvořák, Antonín
Dvořák arr. Martelli – Largo from the New World Symphony (String Quartet) – Digital Download
The Pavão Quartet recorded this fine arrangement of the famous slow movement from Dvořák's final symphony on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Carlo Martelli’s Grieg, Elgar, Beethoven and Debussy arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
The Pavão Quartet recorded this fine arrangement of the famous slow movement from Dvořák's final symphony on the CD Dreaming, released in 2008 on Discrete Recordings DISC0801 and re-released in 2010 on Discadia Records DISCA001. Included on the same CD are four more of Carlo Martelli’s Grieg, Elgar, Beethoven and Debussy arrangements also published by Broadbent & Dunn.
Dowland was the most famous composer of his day - he had an international reputation and was famous for the beauty of his songs. The dance numbers here show a complexity way beyond the normal brass consort music of his time. The gentle Semper Dowland, Semper Dolens is one of the most beautiful pieces of the 16th (or indeed any) Century. Arranged by Stephen Wick and suitable for students and professionals.
Dowland was the most famous composer of his day - he had an international reputation and was famous for the beauty of his songs. The dance numbers here show a complexity way beyond the normal brass consort music of his time. The gentle Semper Dowland, Semper Dolens is one of the most beautiful pieces of the 16th (or indeed any) Century. Arranged by Stephen Wick and suitable for students and professionals.
As a young man Delius worked on an orange plantation in Florida, and this charming piece from his opera Koanga conjures up that scene admirably. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Delius, Frederick
Delius arr. Martelli – La Calinda from Koanga (String Quartet)
As a young man Delius worked on an orange plantation in Florida, and this charming piece from his opera Koanga conjures up that scene admirably. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Composed in 1870 Coppélia was the first large scale ballet score in three acts ever composed, so setting the standard for all subsequent attempts at this medium. This medley for string quartet, arranged by Carlo Martelli, includes many of the lesser known numbers from the ballet.
Composed in 1870 Coppélia was the first large scale ballet score in three acts ever composed, so setting the standard for all subsequent attempts at this medium. This medley for string quartet, arranged by Carlo Martelli, includes many of the lesser known numbers from the ballet.
Debussy, Claude
This movement from Debussy's Children's Corner piano suite is one of its composers most popular pieces, here skilfully arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet.
Debussy, Claude
Debussy arr. Martelli – Golliwog’s Cakewalk from Children’s Corner Piano Suite (String Quartet)
This movement from Debussy's Children's Corner piano suite is one of its composers most popular pieces, here skilfully arranged by Carlo Martelli for string quartet.
Although not as well known as the first Arabesque, this one is its musical equal in every way, except that it far livelier and jauntier than its predecessor. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Debussy, Claude
Although not as well known as the first Arabesque, this one is its musical equal in every way, except that it far livelier and jauntier than its predecessor. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Davies, Henry Walford
Davies arr. Martelli – R.A.F. March Past (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This rousing march, arranged by Carlo Martelli, was written by the then 'Master of the King's Music' to celebrate the R.A.F. victory over Hitler's Luftwaffe in September 1940. For secondary schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
Davies, Henry Walford
This rousing march, arranged by Carlo Martelli, was written by the then 'Master of the King's Music' to celebrate the R.A.F. victory over Hitler's Luftwaffe in September 1940. For secondary schools, colleges, conservatories and professionals.
This almost quasi-symphonic arrangement by Carlo Martelli subjects the original simple tune to all manner of subtle harmonies and rhythmic twists and turns.
Dacre, Harry
This almost quasi-symphonic arrangement by Carlo Martelli subjects the original simple tune to all manner of subtle harmonies and rhythmic twists and turns.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Valse, Opus 64 No. 2 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
No composer, either before or since, has been able so successfully to invest the loose and episodic form of the waltz with the poignant emotions of transient joy and wistfulness. This waltz, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is one of the high watermarks of that kind of distinction.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Valse, Opus 64 No. 2 (String Quartet)
No composer, either before or since, has been able so successfully to invest the loose and episodic form of the waltz with the poignant emotions of transient joy and wistfulness. This waltz, arranged by Carlo Martelli, is one of the high watermarks of that kind of distinction.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Minute Waltz, Opus 64 No. 1 (String Quartet) – Digital Download
Of Chopin's fourteen waltzes this is probably the best known. Like the other waltzes it has a charm and eloquence that is unparalleled in other music of this kind. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Chopin, Frédéric François
Chopin arr. Martelli – Minute Waltz, Opus 64 No. 1 (String Quartet)
Of Chopin's fourteen waltzes this is probably the best known. Like the other waltzes it has a charm and eloquence that is unparalleled in other music of this kind. Arranged by Carlo Martelli.
Chabrier, Emmanuel
Chabrier arr. Martelli – Idylle from Suite Pastorale (String Quartet) – Digital Download
This exquisitely charming piece is part of Chabrier's Suite Pastorale, originally written for pianoforte and here expertly transcribed for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.
Chabrier, Emmanuel
Chabrier arr. Martelli – Idylle from Suite Pastorale (String Quartet)
This exquisitely charming piece is part of Chabrier's Suite Pastorale, originally written for pianoforte and here expertly transcribed for string quartet by Carlo Martelli.